native plants
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Making Cordage from Plants
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY, United StatesGain a new appreciation for the plants all around us. Working with the dogbane plant, we will learn to hand-process its fibers into strong cordage. Ages 12 and up.
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Go Green Day!
Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesCelebrate 2026 Earthday! Turn off your electronics and spend the day outside giving back to Mother Earth! Help us plant native species and learn about the many ways you can nurture our shared environment.
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Wildflower Walk
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us on a hike through our trails to learn about our incredible wildflower species! From identification to ecology to traditional uses, participants will leave this tour with a newfound knowledge and appreciation of wildflowers. Meet at reception center upon arrival. register now
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Soft Landings: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLet’s gather together to enjoy early growth in the gardens, record our stories in a journal, and learn about tools. We will experiment with seeds and roots, build with sticks, stems, rocks and blocks, and exercise our imagination. We always end with gratitude for forest friends and a cup of warm tea. Dress for the […]
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Native Tree and Shrub Give Away
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesSupport wildlife with native plants. Lasdon will be giving away a variety of native bareroot trees and shrubs for you to plant at home. Sign-up to guarantee yours. Plants can be picked up at the Welcome Center. register now
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Garden Highlight Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe sights and scents of the season flourish across the garden collections of Lasdon Public Gardens. Spend some time with Lasdon's head gardener on a walking tour featuring highlights of the gardens and plant collections. The one hour tour is free and meets at the Memorial Garden Entrance.
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Community Farm Work Day – Native Plants Spring Cleaning
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesWe’re calling on volunteers to join us in weeding and maintaining our native seed increase plots. Hilltop Hanover Farm has over 30 plots planted in accordance with the Seeds of Success protocol developed by the Bureau of Land Management. Each plot contains at least three distinct genetic populations of a native species and plays an […]
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Garden to Table: Liberty Teas
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us as we learn about and taste some of the indigenous wild plants used in Liberty Tea blends. Ages 12 and up Pre-registration required by: May 22nd.
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Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesFind us between the Dino and Fairy trails for a chance to dig in and help with some gentle, playful, and educational gardening in our meadow restoration project. All ages.
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Grasslands Restoration Tour
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesLearn the history of the Croton Point grassland creation and view the many birds, insects, and native plants that live there on this walk and talk. Meet at the parking lot by the RV park.
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Merestead Woodland Walk
Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mt. Kisco, NY, United StatesMerestead’s diverse trees, ferns, mushrooms, wildflowers, and birds are the focus on this stroll down wooded paths. Meet at the carriage house parking area on the south side of 455 Byram Lake Road in Mount Kisco. All ages welcome.
All programs are subject to change without notice.